Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami (Persian: محمدصمد نیکخواه بهرامی, born 11 May 1983) is an Iranian former professional basketball player.

Samad Nikkhah Bahrami
Nikkhah in 2020
Personal information
Born (1983-05-11) 11 May 1983 (age 41)
Tehran, Iran
NationalityIranian
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
Playing career2001–2021
PositionSmall forward
Career history
2001–2002Iran Nara
2002–2005Sanam
2005Saba Battery
2005–2006Petrochimi
2006–2008Mahram
2007–2008→ Saba Battery
2008Cholet
2008–2009Pau-Orthez
2009–2013Mahram
2013Foolad Mahan
2013–2014Fujian SBS Sturgeons
2014–2015Petrochimi
2015–2016Zhejiang Golden Bulls
2016–2017Guangzhou Long-Lions
2017–2018Nanjing Monkey King
2019–2021Mahram
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing Iran
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2014 Incheon Team
Silver medal – second place 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Team
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Doha Team
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Guangzhou Team
FIBA Asia Championship
Gold medal – first place 2007 Tokushima Team
Gold medal – first place 2009 Tianjin Team
Gold medal – first place 2013 Manila Team
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Changsha Team
Asian Cup
Gold medal – first place 2012 Tokyo Team
William Jones Cup
Gold medal – first place 2009 Taipei Team
Gold medal – first place 2011 Taipei Team
Silver medal – second place 2012 Taipei Team
Gold medal – first place 2013 Taipei Team

Pro career

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He previously played for Saba Battery as a subsidiary player, teaming with his since-deceased brother Aidin Nikkhah Bahrami to help the team win the Asian Championship.

Cholet

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On August 22, 2008, Nikkhah signed a one-year deal with French LNB side Cholet Basket for an undisclosed fee. By doing so he became the first Iranian to ever play professional basketball in France.[1] He left Cholet on September 30 by mutual consent due to administrative problems.

ÉB Pau-Orthez

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On October 21, 2008, Nikkhah Bahrami signed a one-year contract with another French side Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez.[2]

Career statistics

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013–14 Fujian Sturgeons 31 31 42.3 .469 .394 .783 5.7 4.1 1.5 0.1 16.6
2015–16 Zhejiang Golden Bulls 38 38 39.3 .413 .335 .756 6.1 3.6 1.7 0.3 17.9

Honours

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National team

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Club

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References

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  1. ^ "Recrutement clos pour Cholet Basket". Cholet-Basket.com. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
  2. ^ "Thomas remercié, Barhami signé". Elan-Bearnais.fr. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
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Olympic Games
Preceded by Flagbearer for   Iran
(with Hanieh Rostamian)
Tokyo 2020
Succeeded by
Incumbent